Bat Fastard Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 I just looked through the league tables for the top 6 leagues in the country and counted 22 grounds I visited that no longer exist. That counts Tottenham, which may be cheating a bit! These were: ManC, Arsenal, Tottenham, Brighton, West Ham, Brentford, Leicester, Southampton, Hull, Cardiff, Millwall, Rotherham, Oxford, Rovers, Shrewsbury, Reading, Milton Keynes, Colchester, Forest Green, Chesterfield, Barnet, Weston-s-Mare. It would be interesting to see who else has visited old grounds and, I'm sure there more that others can add to the list. Sadly I missed visiting Ayresome Park and Roker Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 (edited) Walsall is the obvious one that we seemed to go to every other week back in the day! Or was that just redeveloped? Edited February 29 by richwwtk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted February 29 Author Report Share Posted February 29 9 minutes ago, richwwtk said: Walsall is the obvious one that we seemed to go to every other week back in the day! Or was that just redeveloped? I think that it was the new ground that I visited. I recall that the police were very unpleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 It still hurts to see Brentford play at their new Ground. Griffin Park was such an iconic little stadium steeped in history. I almost think getting rid of Grounds like that should protected by English Heritage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 For me, old grounds visited are : Brighton, West Ham, Brentford, Leicester, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Cardiff, Swansea, Millwall, Stoke, Rotherham, Derby, Bolton, Oxford, Gas, Wigan, Shrewsbury, Reading, Walsall, Colchester, Chesterfield, York. Technically could claim Charlton & Wimbledon too as went to their old grounds when they each didn’t have one. So, 22 + 2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 (edited) Arsenal , Brighton , West Ham , Brentford , Leicester , Hull , Coventry , Sunderland , Middlesborough , Cardiff , Millwall , Stoke , Swansea , Rotherham , Derby , Bolton , Oxford , Northampton , Bristol R*vers , Wigan , Shrewsbury , Reading , Walsall , Newport , Wimbledon , Colchester. Plus; Chesterfield , York City , Wembley . I think that's most of them, couple more now Non League possibly. It why I gave up on even thinking about the 92 thing, too many Clubs moving. Done all but Arsenal with City , so I'd be relying on Cup games to fill in now and I can't be arsed TBH. Edited February 29 by 1960maaan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 4 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Arsenal , Brighton , West Ham , Brentford , Leicester , Hull , Coventry , Sunderland , Middlesborough , Cardiff , Millwall , Stoke , Rotherham , Derby , Bolton , Oxford , Northampton , Bristol R*vers , Wigan , Shrewsbury , Reading , Walsall , Newport , Wimbledon , Colchester. Plus; Chesterfield , York City , Wembley . I think that's most of them, couple more now Non League possibly. It why I gave up on even thinking about the 92 thing, too many Clubs moving. Done all but Arsenal with City , so I'd be relying on Cup games to fill in now and I can't be arsed TBH. Ah yes! I forgot to add Wembley to my list. Good shout 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 37 minutes ago, Bat Fastard said: Milton Keynes Controversial I put Plough Lane under Wimbledon's old ground, as MKD appeared like a magicians trick out of no where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 Darlington. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 24 minutes ago, 2015 said: It still hurts to see Brentford play at their new Ground. Griffin Park was such an iconic little stadium steeped in history. I almost think getting rid of Grounds like that should protected by English Heritage. I saw today that Griffin Park used to have a 14,000 capacity terrace behind their goal called the royal Oak end, that helped contribute to an overall capacity of 38,000 back in the day. That terracing eventually got replaced with that small two tiered stand behind the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 16 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Arsenal , Brighton , West Ham , Brentford , Leicester , Hull , Coventry , Sunderland , Middlesborough , Cardiff , Millwall , Stoke , Swansea , Rotherham , Derby , Bolton , Oxford , Northampton , Bristol R*vers , Wigan , Shrewsbury , Reading , Walsall , Newport , Wimbledon , Colchester. Plus; Chesterfield , York City , Wembley . I think that's most of them, couple more now Non League possibly. It why I gave up on even thinking about the 92 thing, too many Clubs moving. Done all but Arsenal with City , so I'd be relying on Cup games to fill in now and I can't be arsed TBH. Much the same for me. I’m up to more than 80, all with City. But with clubs moving, and with departures/newcomers in L2 every year, I go backwards some years! However, I think I might give the 92 a go soon. The problem is that apart from Arsenal and Brentford new grounds, all the ones I’m missing are L2 and mostly god forsaken places north of Blackpool!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 41 minutes ago, richwwtk said: Walsall is the obvious one that we seemed to go to every other week back in the day! Or was that just redeveloped? New ground, but it was a long time back. It must have been soon after the infamous play off games. And the new ground was looking pretty shabby pretty quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 I can throw in a few Scottish ones as well: Falkirk, Airdrie, St Mirren, St Johnstone, East Fife, East Stirling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redland Red Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 Bolton Wanderers, Northampton Town and Doncaster Rovers for me. And I think that York City and Telford United have moved grounds since I visited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted February 29 Author Report Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Harry said: For me, old grounds visited are : Brighton, West Ham, Brentford, Leicester, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Cardiff, Swansea, Millwall, Stoke, Rotherham, Derby, Bolton, Oxford, Gas, Wigan, Shrewsbury, Reading, Walsall, Colchester, Chesterfield, York. Technically could claim Charlton & Wimbledon too as went to their old grounds when they each didn’t have one. So, 22 + 2. York is one I am not sure about. I say Cheesley score a hattrick in a 1-4 with there and guess that must have been the old stadium. Maybe that makes my list 23, but that needs checking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted February 29 Author Report Share Posted February 29 10 minutes ago, Redland Red said: Bolton Wanderers, Northampton Town and Doncaster Rovers for me. And I think that York City and Telford United have moved grounds since I visited. Do you recall when Northampton and Doncaster changed grounds? 15 minutes ago, Malago said: I can throw in a few Scottish ones as well: Falkirk, Airdrie, St Mirren, St Johnstone, East Fife, East Stirling. You are a hero!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted February 29 Author Report Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: Controversial I put Plough Lane under Wimbledon's old ground, as MKD appeared like a magicians trick out of no where They were also at some hockey ground before moving into their current stadium. 1 hour ago, Harry said: Ah yes! I forgot to add Wembley to my list. Good shout Add that to my list as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted February 29 Author Report Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Harry said: For me, old grounds visited are : Brighton, West Ham, Brentford, Leicester, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Cardiff, Swansea, Millwall, Stoke, Rotherham, Derby, Bolton, Oxford, Gas, Wigan, Shrewsbury, Reading, Walsall, Colchester, Chesterfield, York. Technically could claim Charlton & Wimbledon too as went to their old grounds when they each didn’t have one. So, 22 + 2. Charlton was a redevelopment I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 "I've been to Tannadice but I've ..... never been to Me (m)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 30 minutes ago, Bat Fastard said: York is one I am not sure about. I say Cheesley score a hattrick in a 1-4 with there and guess that must have been the old stadium. Maybe that makes my list 23, but that needs checking. deffo a new ground now . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: Arsenal , Brighton , West Ham , Brentford , Leicester , Hull , Coventry , Sunderland , Middlesborough , Cardiff , Millwall , Stoke , Swansea , Rotherham , Derby , Bolton , Oxford , Northampton , Bristol R*vers , Wigan , Shrewsbury , Reading , Walsall , Newport , Wimbledon , Colchester. Plus; Chesterfield , York City , Wembley . I think that's most of them, couple more now Non League possibly. It why I gave up on even thinking about the 92 thing, too many Clubs moving. Done all but Arsenal with City , so I'd be relying on Cup games to fill in now and I can't be arsed TBH. Done all of those with us. Plus Huddersfield, Chester, Scunthorpe & Doncaster too. 1 hour ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Darlington. That one too, ridiculously I went there the day before I started a new job in Bristol, mind you I was 19 then & I certainly am not now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 I make that 23 as Rovers had two old grounds, no? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 Clydebank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted February 29 Author Report Share Posted February 29 2 minutes ago, A Horse With No Name said: I make that 23 as Rovers had two old grounds, no? Like Wimbledon/MK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 (edited) I've been to Elm Park, a fine setting for any sports venue and to the Dell. When visiting Southampton a few years ago, a local pointed out to me some "Luxury Apartments". I was asked if I knew where I was and didn't. When told tis was the Dell i was shocked. "I saw George Best score a hat trick here and now look at it". I'm not sure whether it's Derby or Sunderland, but at one of them a supermarket has a football painted on the ground to remind shoppers what used to be on that spot. Rotherham's previous ground can still be seen and is pretty near heir new one as is Huddersfield's. Edited February 29 by 22A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 A quick count for me comes out as 22 old grounds in England, nearly all of those I’ve visited their new replacements, including West Ham, Leicester and Southampton this season. Also a couple in France, Toulouse & Nice both old and new. A number of complete refurbishments too, Charlton, Bournemouth, Marseille, Plymouth, us to name a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 And coming soon to the list....Kenilworth Road - Luton Town. A brand new stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 26 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Done all of those with us. Plus Huddersfield, Chester, Scunthorpe & Doncaster too. That one too, ridiculously I went there the day before I started a new job in Bristol, mind you I was 19 then & I certainly am not now. How the hell did I forget Chester, one of the best days ever . 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 2 hours ago, italian dave said: New ground, but it was a long time back. It must have been soon after the infamous play off games. And the new ground was looking pretty shabby pretty quickly! Just checked, moved into the new ground in 1990 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 23 minutes ago, A Horse With No Name said: I make that 23 as Rovers had two old grounds, no? I didn't count squatting at Bath as their ground. Saw Wimbledon at Palace and Charlton at Palace and WHU G*s at Eastville & Bath , all gets a bit messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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